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NJ A2187
NJ A2187Requires law enforcement develop protocol for social media in certain circumstances.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the State Police and local police departments that use social media to post information regarding missing or wanted persons to develop and implement a protocol for the posting of that information and for the removal of the posting no later than six months after the issue is resolved. Currently, there is no statutory requirement for the State's law enforcement to remove social media postings of wanted or missing persons. Therefore, a person no longer sought by police could be denied opportunities, such as employment, for appearing as a wanted person. Similarly, a person who is no longer missing could endure unnecessary scrutiny. This bill seeks to alleviate the potential for harm that may be caused by the persistence of outdated information posted by the police on the Internet.
AI Summary
This bill requires the State Police and local police departments in New Jersey that use social media to post information about missing or wanted persons to develop and implement a protocol for the posting and removal of that information. The protocol must include a deadline of no more than six months for removing a posting of a wanted person who has been arrested or whose charges have been dismissed, or a missing person who has been found. This is to address the potential harm caused by the persistence of outdated information posted by the police on the internet, such as denying opportunities for someone who is no longer sought by the police.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2187 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2187_I1.HTM |
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